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Disney On Ice: Passport to Adventure with Ocean Florida

We are massive Disney fans in our house and one of our Christmas traditions is heading into London to watch Disney On Ice at The O2.

This year, however, we did it in style thanks to Ocean Florida who invited us to join them in their box and see the show.

Once through security we headed inside and from the off, the venue felt very different. Not only was the VIP area much quieter, but there were huge canvas pictures of bands and artists that have played the O2 all over the walls of the corridors and comfy sofa’s to relax in. It almost felt that you were walking into a friends lounge.

The box itself had a small kitchen area with drinks, an entertaining area and 15 seats for friends and family to enjoy the show. We were offered a drink and some popcorn and settled down to watch the show.

The show began with a Fit to Dance warm up, to get the audience on their feet with Disney On Ice dancers and special guests Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from Zootroplis, on hand to put us through our paces.

Once we were sufficiently warmed up, it was time for Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy to appear and introduce us to their passport to adventure.

The Disney On Ice dancers then appeared with an amazing tribute to traditional dances from all over the world, to the classic ‘It’s a Small World’ from their infamous ride before we were transported to the African Pridelands to meet Rafiki, Simba and Nala from the Lion King.

There was some fantastic ice dancing on display from Simba and Nala, but it had to be Timon and Pumbaa that really stole the show.

The next stop on our passport to adventure was London, complete with a Bobby on the beat and the pearly kings and queens. It was then from London to Neverland with Peter Pan and Wendy to meet up with TinkerBell and do battle the dastardly Captain Hook, his pirates and the Lost Boys.

There was a brilliant flying routine and the mirroring of Peter Pan and his shadow was on-point and truly spectacular but the biggest gasp was saved for Captain Hook and his magnificent Pirate Ship.

Of course, he got his comeuppance in the end, thanks to a giant inflatable crocodile.

It was then time for a break, where we were treated to a light meal. Eliza chose a burger and chips and Abbey had chicken goujons which came in a handy little lunch box and it was soon time for the second half.

We headed under the sea to join Ariel, her sisters, Flounder and Sebastian to sing along with their colourful friends.

Would Ursula manage to steal Ariel’s voice or would Prince Eric ‘kiss the girl’ in time to save her?

Our final visit of the night was to Arendelle for an extraordinary adventure with sisters Anna and Elsa, mountain man Kristoff and the huggable snowman Olaf.

We were treated to some of our favourite songs including; Let it Go, For the First Time in Forever, Love is an Open Door and In Summer along some stunning pyrotechnics as the story was re-told on the ice.

We had an amazing time at Disney On Ice and seeing the show from a box was a real treat. Thank you Ocean Florida for inviting us.

Ocean Florida’s Top 4 Ways to see the Sunshine State in 2018

Hit the theme parks, and check out what’s new for 2018!

Both Disney and Universal have major new openings planned for 2018, so there’s never been a better time to head to the theme parks.

Toy Story Land is expected to open at Walt Disney World Resort’s Hollywood Studios in the early summer. Spread over 11 acres, the new land will feature favourites from the Toy Story franchise, including the Slinky Dog Dash rollercoaster, an Alien Swirling Saucers ride and existing attraction, Toy Story Mania, will get a third track.

For the bigger kids, Universal Orlando Resort opens a new attraction in the Spring featuring characters, cars and music from the “Fast & Furious” movies. The Fast & Furious – Supercharged attraction will immerse guests in a story involving a high-speed race as they take a bus to an after-race party.

Universal is also opening its sixth onsite hotel, Aventura, in August, with a 16-story glass tower, 600 guest rooms including 13 kids’ suites, and the first on-site rooftop bar and grill.

About Ocean Florida

Official travel supplier to West Ham United.

Ocean Florida is the UK’s largest independent Florida specialist, and sends the most travellers to the Sunshine State each year, apart from those with an airline!

They work alongside the biggest airlines, cruise lines and accommodation providers to tailor-make holiday packages

Ocean Florida is part of Ocean Holidays which was established in 2004 by two sets of brothers. It is privately-owned, and has been on a 50% growth path since 2012.

Ocean Holidays has sent more than 250,000 holidaymakers overseas in the past 12 years.

Ocean Holidays’ headquarters in Romford, Essex comprises four distinct brands; Ocean Florida, Europe’s largest independent Florida holiday specialist; Winged Boots, a bespoke travel and hospitality specialist; Ocean California, specialist in complex itineraries to the West Coast of the USA; and, Ocean Beds, the largest wholesaler of Florida vacation homes to the global travel trade, it is based out of Kissimmee, Central Florida.

Do check out their website and sign up to their newsletter if you are interested in a Florida holiday for this, they have some amazing deals!!

Wow. That looks absolutely fantastic. I can’t believe how skilled the ice skaters are to skate round with all of those costumes and props. I went to see peter pan on ice when I was younger and it was magical

When I see pictures I always think about how difficult it must be to skate in those costumes lol. I think Disney on ice might be something my son would like I will have to see if there is a show close to us x